First Grow and Journal: Hydroponic Short Rider

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  1. #1 GoodManners208, Apr 23, 2015
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    This is my first grow. I started using marijuana 1 month ago and want to grow my own for economical reasons.
    I am very excited to get this going! After getting so much info from the GC community, I feel like I'm ready to start. Any help and feedback will be much appreciated.

    Strain: Short Rider autoflower from Nirvana (4 seeds)

    Grow Box:
    Pre-made cabinet from Dealzer called the Cash Crop 4.0 box

    Grow box specifications:
    36" T x 16" W x 9.5" D
    Hydroponic DWC 1 gallon reservoir
    3 26w 2700K CFL
    3 32w 6400 CFL
    Airstone
    Net pots
    Lava rock/rapid rooter
    80 CFM fan system with carbon protected intake/outake areas

    Environmental conditions:
    Humidity is 20-25%
    Temperature is 78-82 F
    Ph between 5.5 and 6.5
    Light cycle: 24/0

    The grow seems to be going well so far. I am on day 6 currently.

    Does anyone see anything in the pictures that is concerning? I will add more when I gEt home.
    Thanks for the help. I will be keeping this journal going through the smoke report.

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    Day 6 20150422_193536.jpg
     
  2. Came home to this today: day 6
    Can anyone tell me if that droop on the top right plant is concerning? 20150423_175620.jpg
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  3. Definitely subbing. your plants aren't that far from mine, and i want to see if hydroponics makes a cool difference. Good luck on your grow! 

    Are you using an old PC case for your grow box? and are you going to move them to a different box later on? 
     
  4. #4 GoodManners208, Apr 24, 2015
    Last edited by a moderator: Apr 24, 2015
    Thanks Chuushou! You're the bomb!

    The case is made out of plywood actually with the inside coated in mylar. It's not too tall, which is why I am interested in the strain. I won't be able to move them to a different box as the stealth factor is very important in my case. Thanks for the input!

    Do you have a link to your grow?
     
  5. It is day 7 now. The plants look okay to me other than a little bending of the stems. I am concerned however, of some brown stuff at the bottom of my reservoir. I have attached a picture for your review.

    Day 7 pictures


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    Questionable brown stuff at bottom of reservoir
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    I would be super appreciative of any feedback.

    Thanks for looking!
     
  6. These are day 8 pictures.

    The plants appear to be doing fine still. One of the plants is leaning considerably to its side.

    I added a mini humidifier to improve my relative humidity.
    Relative humidity is at 40-50%. Not ideal, but it's still very dry in my neck of the woods. 20150425_105457.jpg 20150425_110031.jpg 20150425_105441.jpg 20150425_105447.jpg 20150425_105437.jpg 20150425_105444.jpg
     

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